Local authority clients: in the past year have included Westminster, Islington, Manchester and Coventry City Councils, and London Boroughs of Richmond, Greenwich, and Southwark.

Residents’ associations: Gerald has appeared for residents and residents’ associations in Westminster, Lambeth, Newcastle and York: (objections to grants of new licences, appeals against grants, and a successful review of a large public house brought by local people on the ground of noise-nuisance)... preparing bundles for Residents

Other clients for whom Gerald has acted: The BBC; The Royal Opera House; The Albert Hall; Novus Leisure; John Lewis; Waitrose; The Cooperative Group; Somerfield; Punch Taverns; Mitchells & Butlers; The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA); Star Cars (Birmingham); Rossendale Taxi association; and the London restaurants ‘Steak & Co’ and ‘Chutney Mary’s’ (successful appeals against refusals to licence small ancillary bars).

Direct (public) access has many advantages over and above reduced legal costs. Being able to telephone, email or come in and talk to your barrister directly is often more efficient than having to pass every communication via a solicitor or other 3rd party...Direct Access

"Far and away the most impressive on his feet;
there is no one else in this market who is more skilful an advocate"

Chambers and Partners 2017, Gerald Gouriet QC

AREAS OF EXPERTISEApplications, Objections, Reviews, Appeals

From an initial free consultation, through all stages of preparation and submission of licensing application, up to the hearing before a licensing committee and beyond, Gerald Gouriet QC has acted for the largest of national operators as well as more modest individual traders. In the event that an appeal is necessary, Gerald has unrivalled experience in magistrates' courts, the Crown Court, the High Court and the Court of Appeal.

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The Legal Directories say:

Chambers & Partners (2018): Gerald Gouriet QC - "A lawyer with a stellar track record who is often chosen to act in licensing appeals of varying complexity. He provides unparalleled support in liquor, taxi and gambling cases, and acts for a divers client base that includes local authorities, late-night venues and gambling establishments."

Strengths:"He’s very polished and very smooth." "He can be utterly devastating in getting to the heart of the case and turning it in his client’s favour." Ranked 'Star Individual'